Durlon® 8500

Durlon®

Durlon® 8500 contains aramid and inorganic fibers bonded with high-grade nitrile (NBR) rubber. Durlon® 8500 exhibits good compressibility and recovery, excellent sealability, flexibility and cutting characteristics.

Applications

  • Oils
  • Water
  • Steam
  • Refrigerants
  • Dilute acids and alkalis
  • Industries: Pulp and paper, Food and beverage, Pharmaceutical, Hydrocarbon, Chemical

Specifications

Technical Data

Color Green
Fiber Aramid-inorganic
Binder NBR
Temperature Minimum: -73°C (-100°F), Continuous: 287°C (548°F), Short term: 371°C (700°F)
Pressure 103bar (1500psi)
Density 17g/cc (106lbs/ft3)
Compressibility 8 - 16%
Recovery % 50%
Creep Relaxation 20%
Tensile strenght 13.8MPa (2000psi)
Nitrogen sealibility (ASTM 2378) 0.03cc/min
Volume Resistivity (ASTM D257) 4.2 x 1013ohm-cm
Dielectric breakdown (ASTM D149) 11.7kV/mm
Gasket factors m 1/16": 2.7, 1/8": 4.2
Gasket factors y 1/16": 2359psi, 1/8": 2931psi
Gasket factors Gb 1/16": 650psi, 1/8": 400psi
Gasket factors a 1/16": 0.33, 1/8" 0.35
Gasket factors Gs 1/16": 200psi, 1/8": 20psi
N.B. The information presented may differ from practice. We recommend conducting tests according to the conditions of use. We accept no responsibility for results obtained by the application of this information or the safety and suitability of our products. The data is subject to certain variations without notice.